They called the sentence "trash," "a slap on the wrist" and a "message to the community that there is no consequence for killing people in Nevada." The common thread connecting these people espousing ...

Ten candidates are vying for a spot on the Board of Regents to help shape the future of Nevada's system of public higher education.

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy — up 21 percent from the last time ...

Nevada's Bureau of Consumer Protection has historically fought against the practice of putting extra costs onto certain ...

The Nevada Independent is partnering with the Center for Media Engagement to answer questions from our community and clear up misinformation about elections.

The Nevada Independent put together tools to see how each Nevada public school is doing in reading and math proficiency. You can also see each school's star rating and how your district fared under a ...

Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, voted by mail in the majority of the elections that have occurred since the 2022 primary. Clark County records indicate that Lombardo voted by mail in the 2024 general ...

As candidates for governor point to different statistics, actual economists say the full picture on the economy is more complicated.

The Department of Justice sought to revoke the citizenship of a Nevada resident for the first time in two decades this summer ...

For the first time in a dozen years, there's an open race for Reno mayor. There are also two council member seats on the ...

Addiction recovery advocate Ryan Hampton (D) and small-business owner Erica Neely (R) square off in the competitive race for ...

A very strong, or "super," El Niño, is forecast for this winter. Historical records, however, show that even very strong El ...